Liverpool FC Team Talk, Gossip, Rumours 2024/25

I won't be explaining it to anyone tbf!

Watching the first interview it's clear the club needs succession planning so probably the right call.

Part of me is happy it's only Norwich tomorrow (no offense meant but it's not a big league game) to give people more time to acclimate.

I can't believe how long it's been. 2015.

Obviously every pool fan is devastated - But there is way more to Jürgen than just a pure soccer man - he is just a great person. There is great integrity in him going - I'm an emotionally based manager - I need to be a certain way to perform - and I want to do more in life than just soccer.

Even him leaving is classy - and the reasons are classy. So in a mad way - I'm happy for him.

It is interesting that he knew this about himself and we knew it about him - that he has a certain time at clubs , and him extending his contract was actually a difficult thing for him to do. He only did it for the people and his wife pushing him.

I definitely was worried about him 18 months ago - that energy was dipping - but then this season has been different again - maybe him making the call has given him a final push this season.

It has been such fun - and we all knew every soccer fan on these Islands , were so jealous of pool - the relationship with the players the fans - the manager and the fans , was one of the most special things I ever seen in Football.

On top of that , the style of play , the freedom and confidence he gave players. The Klopp hug. His humor and general attitude.

Below is probably the most famous quote ever from a Liverpool manager.

“Some people believe football is a matter of life and death. I am very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.”

But you know what - Klopp turned all that on its head - respected the past - but said, he did not want to carry that around with him and the players. He showed people that success was important - but the most important thing in life, are relationships, friends , love, respect and life. He said it from day one.

" I am the normal one"

Now - he is not normal - but we can all relate to what he showed us. You are nothing on this earth - without emotional connection.

What a blast - thanks a million Jürgen - see you Sunday.

^^^^Allison's header against West Brom.

Anyway as for Alonso can anyone see him leaving Leverkusen if they win the league this year? Would he really just walk away if they did. And if they don't go on to win the league this year after leading for so long would he walk away then or wanna stay and try win the Bundesliga with them? Klopp himself would probably stay at Leverkusen in that scenario and give it one more go.

Do people really think we could get Alonso in the summer regardless of what happens with Leverkusen this year? I'm not so sure tbh.

When we appointed Klopp he was by far and away the best option available and the stand out candidate and an absolute no brainer if we could get him...this time round there is no such candidate in my head tbh. There is simply no manager in world football right now I can think of that comes close to Klopp in 2015. This feels alot more like the time we appointed Rodgers as in we will be left with the best of a bad bunch of options.

Also regarding the potential of the team, I think alot of that goes out the window with Klopp. Just like how players who left us when we had Klopp they never performed as well as they did for us I fear that will happen to the entire squad to some degree when he goes.

Whilst I would tend to agree it is bad timing - you know what - he is probably the one manager in the world , you ignore logic - and go , they will respond for him.

I think alonso would walk from Germany to take the job if we want him. The owners got the very best they could last time out and it served them well, hopefully they do the same now.

Im a 37 year old man, never been in within 6 feet of the man and I'm just absolutely gutted. Totally rekindled my love of football. It wasn't just the trophies, it was the players he brought in, the endlessly entertaining football, the comebacks, the positivity, the man he is. I could watch every minute of him press conferences and interviews, just an amazing character.

It lacks real knowledge to judge him on solely trophies, yes we probably should of won more and might yet but his effect on the club will be felt for years to come. He is the Shankly of our time and I hope he gets a statue to match.

Few managers get to leave on the their own accord especially after 9 years. As he said " I realized no one will sack me"

The humility of the man, he knows when he can no longer be fully committed to a club, just like he did at Dortmund. He knows the club and fans need a manager 100% committed.

Wherever he goes next I'll be watching closely.

If this is the end of our cycle, so be it, I'm grateful I got to live the Klopp era.

I agree, from our side I think the timing will be fine. He'll still give everything and I don't doubt the players will too

The possible negative is the speculation around who comes in. For example, Xabi being asked about in his Leverkusen press conference today is a bit crappy

The lads at Tifo did a piece on them a few months back

Watched the full interview on youtube.

God damn I love that man.

That's all.

I reckon any manager coming in too wont have Salah and possibly van dijk.

We might well have to worry about an increased likelihood of losing players now as well alright.

We should be in the CL next year. Should be some cash.

There's a couple of holes likely but for the most part a nice young base

Whilst I accept Klopp for making his call , I do think a big risk , is all our talent will see a door open to leave.

Quite disappointed in that Johnathon Liew article on the guardian.

Maybe I'm just sensitive today

Phone pinging since this morning, a lot from people I'd not heard from very much in years.. delighted they are.. I guess we were the same when fergie left finally,kinda pathetic really.

Nobody will ever top Jürgen klopp for me, regardless what they win,he's genuinely one of my favourite people ever.

Probably waiting until after the FA Cup games and seeing what games will be moved, or have to be replayed.

One game we should be looking at is Spurs - Man City as a replay here would create a bit of a fixture pile up for Man City. They are currently down to play Brentford at the same time as the FA cup round 4 replays.

There's a YT video called 'Liverpool Respect Moments ' which is currently hitting the feels and showing the incredible non-football moments from the last few years.

Ah sound. No bother

Yes but If you have worked with Klopp -- he invests so much in the relationship - it is a change , a change is not always good for a pro - and there is no heart stings now - no longer term with Klopp - approaches will be made and , some will take the opportunity.

He "complained bitterly about 12.30pm kick-offs in a world where people were struggling to heat their houses".

Peak Guardian equivalence there. Farcical.

It’s mental alonso is even money to replace klop a man with 18 months managerial experience and loads of Liverpool fans would welcome it 🤔

I think the fact he was a mercurial Spaniard

I doubt if it was a no nonsense English full back doing the same job they wouldn’t be too many looking him 😂

We are as a group romantics I think and the thought of dishy xabi swanning back in and being deadly is about the only thing that can make this feel ok today ,

that aside I can’t think of anyone I really rate .